A brave second half performance was not enough to get a share of the points from visiting Arsenal, as Everton succumb to a 1-0 loss to the Gunners.
An 8th minute Vermaelen header from a Van Persie corner was enough to secure all three points for the Londoners but, finishing aside, Evertonians should take positives from a second half performance of real quality against Champions League chasing Arsenal.
Match report to follow